Steve Benen is a producer for 'The Rachel Maddow Show,' the editor of MaddowBlog and an MSNBC political contributor. He's also the bestselling author of 'The Impostors: How Republicans Quit Governing and Seized American Politics.'
Over the last several weeks, a variety of prominent Republicans have entered an unfortunate race to the bottom. From House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik to Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina to Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, Republicans who believe they’re in contention for their party’s vice presidential nomination have gone to great lengths to abandon any sense of shame in the hopes of impressing Donald Trump and his team. The race, however, is still adding competitors.
For one thing, Rubio didn’t just question Trump’s policy positions or his voting record, which are normal parts of a primary fight. Rather, the senator was personal and specific. When Rubio and Trump were rivals, the senator insisted that the future president was a “con man,” a “lunatic,” and a “con artist” — assessments have become even more accurate over time.
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